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AccelerateMS Announces Promotions
JACKSON, Miss. — AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is pleased to announce the promotions of Shelika Hooker and Dr. Cliff Thames, effective April 15, 2024. Hooker has been appointed as the Director of Grants Management and Thames has assumed the role of Director of Data ...
‘Career Coach Appreciation Day’ spotlights difference makers in Mississippi
High school career coaches recognized for strengthening workforce development Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves joined legislative, education, and workforce development leaders from throughout the state to celebrate the efforts and impact of career coaches during an April 11 visit to the State Capitol in Jackson. Proclaimed by the governor as “Career ...
For more than 20 years, Bollinger Shipyards has proudly supported the children of our employees in pursuing higher education. Since the program’s inception, we’ve awarded over half a million dollars in college scholarships—a reflection of our deep commitment to education, opportunity, and workforce development.
In 2025, we awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships, our largest investment yet, and for the first time, saw a record number of trade school recipients.
This year’s awards include:
• 5 Community College Scholarships
• 6 Scholarships for Four-Year Universities
We're proud to continue this worthy investment into our future—and we congratulate all of this year’s recipients. Your drive and dedication are what make this program so meaningful.
#BuildtheBest #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureLeaders #SkilledTrades #MaritimeExcellence #ScholarshipWinners
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